Nikkor Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm a Nikon shooter, they focus the right way round! ;-)I have been a Nikon shooter all my life, the funny thing is that I intuitively turn it in the wrong direction many times, and there is no fucking way on fixing this in my brain, there has to be something about it. sudopera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Zeiss C/Y lenses on speedboosters are a superb option I use alot , I made a full set of f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens - yes the f2.8 versions so on the speedbooster they are f2 when fully wide open - and thats how I use them wide open , the glass in these lenses is identical formula that is in the Zeiss Super Speed cinema lenses and Zeiss Ultra Primes - the guys on RED USER have done loads of A/B tests and its identical , so for me as I like to shoot f2 max the f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens are amazing .Cinema quility glass at affordable prices - I went for 25, 28 35, 45, 50 , 85 . 135mm Cinegain, TheRenaissanceMan, mercer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Zeiss C/Y lenses on speedboosters are a superb option I use alot , I made a full set of f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens - yes the f2.8 versions so on the speedbooster they are f2 when fully wide open - and thats how I use them wide open , the glass in these lenses is identical formula that is in the Zeiss Super Speed cinema lenses and Zeiss Ultra Primes - the guys on RED USER have done loads of A/B tests and its identical , so for me as I like to shoot f2 max the f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens are amazing .Cinema quility glass at affordable prices - I went for 25, 28 35, 45, 50 , 85 . 135mmI just bought my first Contax Zeiss. I picked up the 50mm 1.7 Planar. I haven't gotten a chance to test her out yet though. I recently picked up the Nikon AI 28mm f2 and I am not sure if I have ever used a nicer lens... Even with its squeaky focus ring. I also picked up the Rokkor-X 28mm f2. F2 lenses are my favorite, they just ooze cinema. andy lee and JazzBox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I just bought my first Contax Zeiss. I picked up the 50mm 1.7 Planar. I haven't gotten a chance to test her out yet though. I recently picked up the Nikon AI 28mm f2 and I am not sure if I have ever used a nicer lens... Even with its squeaky focus ring. I also picked up the Rokkor-X 28mm f2. F2 lenses are my favorite, they just ooze cinema. Comparison of those two 28 2, please These nikkors have a special first element designed for good close up performance (CRC), I first thought this was some marketing gag from the time, but It's really true. When you photograph something rather close, like less than 2 meters, it will pop. I have the nikkor 35 2, the first version (the newer ones changed and aren't that nice), and it has some kind of 3D feel on people close ups. The only thing is that they have bad corners in these situations on far out of focus things on FF, but you won't see that when cropping to 1.85:1 or 2.35:1, or using s35 crop. mercer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Dear all, after some research I found 3 nice Zeiss in Contax Yashica mount: 25 f/2.8, 25 f/2.8 and 50 f/1.7, all in mint condition.Apart the 25, I had the other two for a bargain price, and the 50 was a new old stock.I'm very happy with those lenses, I like them a little more then the FD I had (also super nice lenses).Do you think there are some other lenses that it worth to have from Zeiss CY? Any zoom?Thank you very much! mercer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigp Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 JazzBox, try the contax zeiss 35-70mm, 3.5..... its super sharp and has a bit of a cult following in the stills world ... I usually use it like two primes at the short or long end plus it has a handy macro function. P JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I recently picked up the 50mm 1.7 and it is a nice piece of glass. I hope you enjoy yours!!! JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 JazzBox, try the contax zeiss 35-70mm, 3.5..... its super sharp and has a bit of a cult following in the stills world ... I usually use it like two primes at the short or long end plus it has a handy macro function. PI'll search it! I recently picked up the 50mm 1.7 and it is a nice piece of glass. I hope you enjoy yours!!!Thank you very much!!! Zeiss C/Y lenses on speedboosters are a superb option I use alot , I made a full set of f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens - yes the f2.8 versions so on the speedbooster they are f2 when fully wide open - and thats how I use them wide open , the glass in these lenses is identical formula that is in the Zeiss Super Speed cinema lenses and Zeiss Ultra Primes - the guys on RED USER have done loads of A/B tests and its identical , so for me as I like to shoot f2 max the f2.8 Zeiss C/Y lens are amazing .Cinema quility glass at affordable prices - I went for 25, 28 35, 45, 50 , 85 . 135mmDoes it worth to have both 25 and 28? I tried quickly both and I went for the 25 just because I use it with my GH4, but if it worth to have both I can have for a very cheap price. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRenaissanceMan Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Does it worth to have both 25 and 28? I tried quickly both and I went for the 25 just because I use it with my GH4, but if it worth to have both I can have for a very cheap price. Thank you!! Maybe at some point, but focus on getting a full range of primes first. 25, 35, 50, 85 is a solid kit that'll cover basically anything. JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigp Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That range of primes would cover pretty much everything you need and great quality. I also like the look of the 135mm 2.8, it is not supposed to be the best in the contax range but I really like it on the GH4 when shooting at a distance and you can pick it up cheap.P JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Maybe at some point, but focus on getting a full range of primes first. 25, 35, 50, 85 is a solid kit that'll cover basically anything.Thanks TheReinassanceMen! That range of primes would cover pretty much everything you need and great quality. I also like the look of the 135mm 2.8, it is not supposed to be the best in the contax range but I really like it on the GH4 when shooting at a distance and you can pick it up cheap.PI'll try it!! Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'll search it! Thank you very much!!! Does it worth to have both 25 and 28? I tried quickly both and I went for the 25 just because I use it with my GH4, but if it worth to have both I can have for a very cheap price. Thank you!! yes 25 and 28 are quite different and I use both , worth having - PS did I tell you this glass is just the best - very very good !! JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 yes 25 and 28 are quite different and I use both , worth having - PS did I tell you this glass is just the best - very very good !!I'm happy to hear that!! Which are the main differences on both m4/3 and Super35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 On January 16, 2016 at 6:29 AM, araucaria said: Comparison of those two 28 2, please These nikkors have a special first element designed for good close up performance (CRC), I first thought this was some marketing gag from the time, but It's really true. When you photograph something rather close, like less than 2 meters, it will pop. I have the nikkor 35 2, the first version (the newer ones changed and aren't that nice), and it has some kind of 3D feel on people close ups. The only thing is that they have bad corners in these situations on far out of focus things on FF, but you won't see that when cropping to 1.85:1 or 2.35:1, or using s35 crop. Somehow I missed this post... Sorry. But yes, I remember reading about the CRC and it really is amazing. The Minolta is equally as amazing but has a little cooler of a look to it. My copy of the Minolta is in better shape, but I can't say for sure which one I like better optically. Of course I just picked up the Tak 35mm f2 lens as well and that bastard is an awesome little lens too. I am starting to think I may just shoot future projects with a single lens. That's how much I like these... I just need a lot of projects. Nikkor 28mm f2 Minolta 28mm f2 Super Takumar 35mm f2 Nikkor, JazzBox and TheRenaissanceMan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Since this thread is about Zeiss... here's a grab from a clip taken with the Contax Zeiss 50mm f1.7 Planar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 16 hours ago, mercer said: Somehow I missed this post... Sorry. But yes, I remember reading about the CRC and it really is amazing. The Minolta is equally as amazing but has a little cooler of a look to it. My copy of the Minolta is in better shape, but I can't say for sure which one I like better optically. Of course I just picked up the Tak 35mm f2 lens as well and that bastard is an awesome little lens too. I am starting to think I may just shoot future projects with a single lens. That's how much I like these... I just need a lot of projects. Nikkor 28mm f2 Minolta 28mm f2 Super Takumar 35mm f2 Here's a sample from that old CRC nikkor-o 35 2 pre-ai, I love the pop but notice the strange bokeh in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, araucaria said: Here's a sample from that old CRC nikkor-o 35 2 pre-ai, I love the pop but notice the strange bokeh in the corners. Damn, the girl in the foreground, with the black sweater, looks 3D... very cool!!! And yes I notice the bokeh, it's almost a smear, but the foreground pops so much, it's not too distracting. Did you say that is full frame? Is it a still or a grab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just now, mercer said: Damn, the girl in the foreground, with the black sweater, looks 3D... very cool!!! And yes I notice the bokeh, it's almost a smear, but the foreground pops so much, it's not too distracting. Did you say that is full frame? Is it a still or a grab? That is a still from the d800, fullframe cropped to 16:9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, araucaria said: That is a still from the d800, fullframe cropped to 16:9 Gotta love those Nikon colors! Every time I see Nikon footage, clips, or photos I want to go out and buy a D5500. Do you do a lot of post? Once I think I am getting the hang of grading, it seems like I can't duplicate it. So I have just been messing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just now, mercer said: Gotta love this Nikon colors! Every time I see Nikon footage, clips, or photos I want to go out and buy a D5500. Do you do a lot of post? Once I think I am getting the hang of grading, it seems like I can't duplicate it. So I have just been messing around. Well that's a raw still, so it has nothing to do with nikon beside the lens. I think I used VSCO portra 400 profile on that particular image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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